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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1927
Page
6
The notice lists subscription options for Lloyd E Tiernan, publisher and editor, with one year at two dollars, six months at one dollar twenty five cents, three months at seventy five cents, all strictly in advance. The ad uses period typography and pricing typical of an old newspaper listing.
A Printer notice dated January 27 announced a Tuesday noon meeting of merchants and civic boosters with ranchers at Antier's Club. Ranchers from all directions attended. only two merchants selling farm products responded. The session discussed farmers patronizing mail order houses and prices, with farmers later sharing opinions.
Friday night out of town on December twelfth scouts gathered at Zanini ranch for a camp fire. Patrol leaders 3 and 4 organized entertainment with a magic stunt by a midget, a nose itching mishap drew laughs, taps ended the evening at nine. Attending were Scout Master Masier former Scout Executive Myers and committee members Whitlow Weld and Knaggs. February 4 meeting at Antler's Club led by Myers.
A meeting of farmers and merchants in Barstow discussed opening a feeding and grain store soon. The venture may also serve as a commission merchant handling eggs and poultry from the district. Participants noted some goods could be cheaper in Hinkley and Daggett, and suggested advertising in the Barstow Printer to reach buyers.
Report states a new Chamber of Commerce was formed in Hinkley with a secretary failing to send publicity to the Printer. Names of officers unavailable. J. A. Mahnk plans to return to his Hinkley ranch early next week. Mrs. Malink has been home for months with her granddaughter visiting.
Mr and Mrs E T Riley left for Los Angeles Sunday for a few days visit. They are adding an extension to their ranch home on Hinkley road to roughly double the size. Southern Sierras Power has connected a line on the Sproule ranch in Hinkley district, recently bought by Mr Bruce. The buyer is preparing twenty acres for alfalfa seeding.
Alfalfa hay once imported from across the mountains now comes from this district to supply the local market and ship many tons toward the Los Angeles area. The piece ends by inviting the public and noting a prize for whittling entered with Mr. Mosier.
Notice from Kramer Consolidated Oil Company and Western Pacific Oil Company listing 1927 assessments on stock. Delinquent shares may be sold at public auction February 14 1927 and February 8 1927 respectively unless paid. Details include office locations in Los Angeles and Hawes California with dates and amounts per share.
Classified ad offers 4.74 acres fenced with 70 fruit trees and 150 grape vines, a 35 foot well with 8 inch casing and centrifugal pump, a 1.5 hp gas engine, 1000 gallon tank, and tank house, listed by F. K. LOBaugh. Also available: trainer, radio tubes, Kennedy radio parts, post hole digger, pumps, other items, Grey's Service Station near Barstow, Cal. Phonograph and printer office items for cash or barter.
Rey and Mrs. McRea traveled to Long Beach last week to conduct the funeral of a friend's child. Mrs. McRea stayed inside to visit with her sister.
If your district is not represented in the Barstow Printer contact the paper to send news for next week. Readers are encouraged to contribute briefs notices events and local happenings to fill upcoming pages.
Mary L. Shields assignee of Pauline L Lundholm files for Final Proof to establish desert land claim No 082070 for N WY NUYSWH NINE Section 4 Township 9 North Range 2 East S B Meridian. Hearing before Register Los Angeles March 4 1927 at 9:00 am. Witnesses: Williams Shields Bell Shields all of Yermo Cal. Non Coal Not Withdrawn. B B Smith Register.
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